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Black Sabbath had put itself back on track both musically and commercially with the 1980 album HEAVEN AND HELL, as the addition of new vocalist Ronnie James Dio was the shot in the arm Sabbath needed. A follow-up was released one year later, MOB RULES, which follows in the same mega-decibel approach as its predecessor. While it is still a vast improvement over Sabbath's final two albums with Ozzy Osbourne (1976's TECHNICAL ECSTASY and 1978's NEVER SAY DIE), it doesn't exactly match the inspired performances and top compositions featured on HEAVEN AND HELL.
The opening track, "Turn Up the Night," kicks off the album with a jolt of electricity, while other hard rocking highlights include the mid-paced "Voodoo" and the raging title track--the latter would be featured on the soundtrack to the cult animated movie, HEAVY METAL. Another standout was the near eight-minute epic "The Sign of the Southern Cross," which starts as a gentle acoustic composition, before transforming into a classic slice of plodding Sabbath metal. Although Dio had been a major factor in returning Sabbath back from the dead, he would leave the group under less than amicable circumstances after the release of the 1982 live album LIVE EVIL.
Live Recording
Recorded at The Record Plant, Los Angeles, California.
Black Sabbath: Ronnie James Dio (vocals); Tony Iommi (guitar); Geezer Butler (bass); Vinnie Appice (drums).
Additional personnel: Geoff Nicholls (keyboards).
Black Sabbath Mob Rules Songs | 1. | Turn up the Night | $0.99 | |
| 2. | Voodoo | $0.99 | |
| 3. | Sign of the Southern Cross, The | $0.99 | |
| 4. | E5150 | $0.99 | |
| 5. | Mob Rules, The | $0.99 | |
| 6. | Country Girl | $0.99 | |
| 7. | Slipping Away | $0.99 | |
| 8. | Falling Off the Edge of the World | $0.99 | |
| 9. | Over and Over | $0.99 | |
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Mob Rules Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Dio rocks with Tony
I'm not a big fan of replacing integral parts of a band but in this case it was a big improvement. Dio and Tony playing together is inspiring with some great songs that make Ozzy's period seem second class. This is the second best of the three albums that Dio recorded with Black Sabbath. The best being Heaven and Hell.
Submitted by gdub62 (Central Illinois) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Sabbath rules!
Vinnie Appice drums on this one.Once again,great tunes,smokin' performance of the band.A good follow up to heaven and hell,though i still like heaven and hell more.But hey,this one still rocks.The drums sound more 'acoustic' and live,becoming the trademark sound in Dio's solo albums(holy diver etc.)Get the Live Evil CD,together with this and heaven and hell,and you'll have the best of sabbath after Ozzy's term.
Submitted by joeystratman (San Diego CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  If you listen to fools, THE MOB RULES!
Once again AWESOME! Dio is flawless, Iommi, Butler, Appice, tear it up! The era of Sabbath with RJD behind the mic are definitely some of the best! I suggest if you don't own this album. Get it now!
Submitted by psychoJOJO (LA,LA)
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Best than Heaven and Hell!!!!
This album is excellent! Now, the lyrics are written by more Sabbath´s members and they are really good. Dio has a great voice (I think it´s better singer than Ozzy), Iommi, Appice and Buttler make a good work here. The album has the strenght of Heaven and Hell and better lyrics also. I think Mob Rules and Dehumanizar are the best works with Ronnie James Dio and, perhaps, the best Sabbath´s albums withouth their original singer. The best songs : Turn up the light, Vodoo, The sing of the soutern cross,the dark and creepy E5150,Mob Rules and Falling off the edge of the world. The song "Mob rules" appears in the movie "Heavy Metal" as part of its soundtrack. If you are a Black Sabbath fan and you adore Dio´s work, this is an album you must have!!!!
Submitted by Gian Carlo (Lima, Peru)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No One of The 8 Great Sabbath Studio albums!!!
This album along with the first 6 albums and Heaven and Hell are all tied for the best sabbath album. They all are equally great in there own way. This album has 9 classic tracks, even E5150 is a classic. Iommi is one of the great Guitarists, and Dio can flat out sing. Its hard to pick the best song, its between The Sign of The Southern Cross, County Girl, and Turn Up the Night.
Submitted by AGillen777 (Martinez,CA,USA)
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